A brand new browser-based, free-to-play multiplayer online game, Doctor Who: Worlds in Time, launched its open beta test on Dec 20th. Based on the popular Doctor Who television series, the game is designed for devotees of the show looking for a quick pick-up-and-play videogame, and life-long gamers and sci-fi enthusiasts seeking increased social engagement.

"Our goal with Doctor Who: Worlds in Time is to expand engagement with the immensely popular Doctor Who brand and allow fans to deeply immerse themselves in that universe," said Robert Nashak, executive vice president, BBC Worldwide Digital Entertainment and Games. "The game’s multiple worlds, its varied, wonderful characters and monsters, and changing story arcs will appeal to both Doctor Who fans and casual gamers alike."

In Doctor Who: Worlds in Time, Players choose among four races and endless possible character combinations to create their avatars. They can join together in missions identified by the mysterious Time Lord to defend civilization by undertaking interventions against infamous villains bent on creating chaos and destruction in the universe. Throughout the game, players will explore deep immersive worlds (e.g., Skaro, Messaline, The Library and New New York) featuring iconic monsters (e.g., Daleks, Cybermen and Weeping Angels), delivering the authentic experience of being part of the Doctor Who realm.